Weekly Health Tips

EVEN A SHORT WALK HELPS

Posted: 02.17.2016

A new study suggests that getting up and just walking for two minutes
each hour may help offset the negative effects of sitting for a
prolonged time. Previous research has linked daily sitting for long
hours with higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and premature death.
This latest study analyzed data on 3,200 people and found that short
periods of low-intensity activities such as walking, housecleaning or
gardening seemed to boost longevity. Replacing two minutes of walking
lowered risk of premature death by 33% in people who are sedentary for
more than half their day